2055 Bohland Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 Phone 651-698-5581
Lumen Christi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 3, 2021
Weekly Collection Update
Week ending YTD Sept 18/19 2021 Total Collection $25,691.33 $970,200.11 Budget $21,100.00 $916,300.00 Variance $4,591.33 $53,900.14
Parish Calendar Parish News
Sunday, October 3 Food Market Collection
Introduction to Ministry Scheduler Pro Training for All Liturgical Ministers after All Masses, CR Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Mass 8:30 am CH, Livestreamed
Ministry Scheduler Pro Training 9:30 pm CR Mass 10:30 am CH
Ministry Scheduler Pro Training 11:30 pm CR Blessing of Animals 11:30 Parking Lot Monday, October 4
Mass 7:45 am CH
Eucharistic Adoration 8:15 am - Noon Ch Tuesday, October 5
Mass at 7:45 am CH
HCS Understanding the Mass 12:45 pm CH Parish Council Exec. Comm. 5:00 pm 1CON Wednesday, October 6
Mass at 7:45 am CH
HCS All School Mass 1:00 pm CH Adult Choir 6:30 pm CH
Social Justice Comm. 7:30 pm 1CON Thursday, October 7
Mass at 7:45 am CH
Archdiocesan Synod Meeting 1:00 pm CR Archdiocesan Synod Meeting 6:30 pm CR Baptism Class 6:30 pm 1CON
Handbell Choir 6:30 pm CH Friday, October 8
Men’s Group 6:30 am 1CON Mass at 7:45 am CH
Pumpkin Sale 3:00 - 7:00 pm Parking Lot Saturday, October 9
Confession 3:30 - 4:00 pm CH Mass 4:30 pm CH
Coffee & Donuts After Masses CR Ministry Fair 5:30 pm CR
Sunday, October 10
Coffee & Donuts After Masses CR Ministry Fair After Masses CR Mass 8:30 am CH, Livestreamed Mass 10:30 am CH
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Ministry Fair October 9/10 As we begin to emerge from the Covid pandemic we continue to evaluate what is safe for us and what we are comforta- ble doing. The success of our parish is based on the par- ticipation of our members. The weekend of October 10/11 we will have a Ministry Fair at Coffee and Donuts.
Prior to that you will receive a mailing for our annual stewardship appeal. There will be a list of the many min- istries at Lumen Christi. Please consider what God is asking of you and how you can support our community.
We do have an urgent need for more Mass Ministers:
Greeter/Ushers, Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, hospitality servers for coffee and donuts and the Loaves and Fishes ministry. We hope to see you that weekend!
Monthly Food Market Collection Oct. 2/3 The first full weekend of every month is our food market collection for Francis Basket run by Neighborhood House. Thank you for fighting food insecurity in our community.
Flu Shots at Lumen Christi, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 7:00 – 9:00 am, Community Room
Please bring your insurance card and drivers license.
Accepted insurance plans are with Aetna, BCBS of MN, HealthPartners, Preferred One, Medica, Medicare, and United Health Care. If this service is not covered by your own insurance plan, the cost of the flu vaccine injection will be $35 for the injection, or FluMist (if available) for
$40 or Senior Dose $65. Cash only, no checks please.
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/
archdiocese
Ministry Scheduler Pro!
This new tool makes it easy to volunteer and reschedule when conflicts pop up! It is a website and app schedul- ing tool that makes it easy for volunteers to minister, es- pecially those with limited schedules. There will be meetings in the Community Room after all of the Masses this weekend. If you are interested in becoming a liturgi- cal minister with this new flexibility, consider attending the training session after Mass (it’s short, less than a half hour) or contact Amy Wittak, Director of Liturgy.
Join Us for Coffee and Donuts Next Weekend!
After All Masses in the Community Room
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Financial Stewardship
From Ryan Rehkamp, Parish Director Below is a graph of total collections for 2016 through 2021.
The dollar amount represents all money that the parish received in that year.
This includes our food market support, funeral fees, special collections and emergency aid appeals.
2021 is lower because the year has not finished and December is generally our strongest month for collections.
Why am I bringing this up now?
Because October is when we generally do our stewardship appeal and remind you, the faithful parishioner, that the parish needs your support.
As we come out of this pandemic we have two options: We can reinvest in our faith and our community and grow stronger and more committed than ever before or we can let collections continue the downward trend and slowly fade away.
During the height of the shutdown in 2020, several generous parishioners stepped up with larger than nor- mal one time gifts which account for the rise in 2020. Now that the pandemic is slowly fading, we need that same commitment and belief to reinvest in our parish.
Lumen Christi is asking you to consider increasing your annual gift by 3% this year.
If that happens, we will reach roughly 1.6 million dollars in collections.
This is the base amount the parish needs to operate with current expenses.
A 5% increase in average collections would let us look at expanding future ministries and allow us to reach out to new families.
We ask that you prayerfully consider what that 3% or 5% looks like to you and your family and how it might impact the parish we call home.
All parishioners should receive a mailing within the next week with a letter from Fr. Paul, and a 2022 Financial Commitment form. Thank you for taking the time to complete and return the Financial Commit- ment form. There will also be a list of the many ministries at Lumen Christi. We hope you will consider the ways you might share your time and talent with Lumen Christi and join us at the Ministry Fair October 9/10.
Please call the parish office if you do not receive the mailing and we will get one to you. Thank you.
Mental Health Connect
When you or someone you know is experiencing mental health concerns, you may have questions.
• What support is available for my family?
• What treatment is available, and how do I get it?
• Who can help me (financially, emotionally, physically)?
Lumen Christi partners with Mental Health Connect for support to help you find the resources you need. The Mental Health Navigator can help find mental health treatments, resources, support and education. Visit mhconnect.org.
Faith Formation
First Reconciliation Parent Session
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Comm. Rm.
Come to our First Reconciliation parent orientation and materials pick-up with Fr. Paul and Lynn Schelitzche.
More information about the program and registration on our Sacraments/First Reconciliation page on our website.
Synod Parish Consultation Sessions with Small Groups continue THIS WEEK
At Lumen Christi:
Thursdays: 1:00-3:00pm or 6:30-8:30pm, Comm. Rm.
2. October 7 – Thursday 1:00-3:00pm, or 6:30-8:30pm Welcoming Parishes
2. October 14 – Thursday 1:00-3:00pm, or 6:30-8:30pm Collaboration in Parish Ministry No registration needed. Please attend the sessions of your choice and be a catalyst for shaping our future church. See more at https://www.archspm.org/synod/
Each session includes prayer, Archbishop’s video, questionnaires, and discussion.
Today’s Readings The Barriers that Separate Us
We live in a society that has many technological avenues for stimulation and entertainment, one in which the urban population exceeds the non-urban. It is curious that lone- liness is a prevalent malady. It is easy to reach out and touch someone, we are told. But—in truth—it is not all that easy, and statistics from the mental health field will reinforce that opinion. Today’s readings are about the ways in which we can authentically reach out: God touches Adam to create a mate and end his solitude; God -in-Jesus takes on human flesh and death in order that we might come to glory; Jesus reaches out to the children whom the disciples had tried to keep away, showing us the manner in which we must approach the loving em- brace that awaits us in heaven. Until that day, however, we must remember that ours is a sacramental church, a church of signs of the love of God. And so we are called to reach out continually to ease the loneliness and the barriers that separate us from one another and, therefore, from the love of Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Pope Quotes
“It is also a question of helping to fully overcome the stigma with which mental illness has often been branded and, in general, to ensure that the culture of community prevails over the mentality of rejection, according to which greater care and attention is given to those who bring productive advantages to society, forgetting that those who suffer allow the irrepressible beauty of human dignity to shine forth in their wounded lives.”
—Pope Francis -SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, 06/25/21
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Starting this weekend there will be activities based on the weekly readings provided to enjoy in the pew or at home through our website’s Mass streaming page. When COVID dies down we will resume group activities.
Children’s Liturgy continues through the school year except for holiday weekends, no CLW MEA weekend.
Did You Notice Our Beautiful New Furniture?
Thank you to Jennifer Soucheray for coordinating this effort and an anonymous donor. It was no easy task with the current shortages of supplies, wrong deliveries, dam- aged deliveries and many differences of opinions!
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
The Shape of the Mass
In the renewal of the liturgy that followed the Second Vatican Council, the full, conscious, and active partici- pation of the assembly was the primary consideration.
By participation, the Council Fathers did not mean just joining in the singing and the spoken responses, but ac- tive engagement and prayerful understanding of the rites.
They envisioned a transparent liturgy, a worship that spoke so directly to the hearts and minds of the faithful that it would require no explanation at all.
The liturgy itself is the best possible catechesis on the liturgy. What does the liturgy teach us? It shows us the ministry of Jesus continuing in the present. He gathers a community. He calls us to prayer and repentance and praise. He teaches us with the very word of God. He does not send us away empty, but sets before us a mar- velous banquet, feeding us with his very body and blood.
Then he sends us forth to do what he has done—to give ourselves for others, not just in words, but in deeds. The Mass is the pattern of our Christian lives.
—Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
God of the journey, God of the traveler, We pray for those who leave their homes in
search of new beginnings and possibilities, may they know your presence with them.
We pray that those who seek to make a home in this country may find us welcoming
and willing to help them find a path toward citizenship.
We pray that our legislators,
as they craft new immigration legislation may find the wisdom and courage to enact new policies that
do justice for our country and for those who would immigrate here.
We pray for those who fan the flames of fear and discrimination against the undocumented may be touched with your divine compassion.
We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
from the Collected Prayers for Immigrants
Do it. Justice Lumen Christi
Driver’s Licenses for All
The issue of “Driver’s Licenses for All,” including un- documented immigrants, is currently being debated in MN State Legislature. The Catholic Church supports of- fering Driver’s Licenses for All. Did you know:
Law enforcement supports creating access to driver’s licenses for all immigrants.
• Driver’s licenses can be used to verify everyone’s identity, giving law enforcement greater ability to protect public safety.
• Allowing undocumented immigrants access to li- censes would grant greater ability to enforce laws in im- migrant communities. Allowing undocumented immi- grants access to a license, a way to drive legally, and a way to identify themselves to law enforcement would increase trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement, leading to greater collaboration and cooper- ation.
• Letters of support from sheriffs’ offices and police departments around the state can be found here: https://
www.ilcm.org/advocacy/Lawenforcementdlletters2015 .pdf
https://www.ilcm.org/latest-news/fact-sheet-drivers- licenses-for-all/ , Immigrant Law Center of MN
Understanding the Mass
New Celeste Hotel St. Paul Walking Tours Colorful historic walking tours led by lovable know-it- all, Sr. Celestine Howard. One of St. Paul’s remarkable Catholic pioneers, Sr. Celeste founded St. Agatha’s, Min- nesota’s first Fine Arts Conservatory. Now a beautiful boutique hotel named after her, the Celeste of St. Paul 26 E. Exchange Street, offers her weekly tours Friday, Sat- urday and Sundays. Learn about iconic city sites or join her on the Advent Sing-A-Long! Tours include a select beverage in the hotel lobby! Tickets and information online at celestial-tours.com or call 651-253-0937.
There will be representatives in the Gathering Area this weekend after all three Masses and the next two weekends. They are able to accept credit cards, cash or checks.
Social Justice Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, on Zoom All are welcome to attend the monthly Social Justice Committee as we continue to identify ways to live out Christ’s message from the Gospel in our interactions with the rest of the world. Some of our work has includ- ed legislative advocacy, racial justice, immigration poli- cy, accompaniment of refugee families, developing Highland historical materials, mental health advocacy and election awareness. Contact Margaret George at [email protected] for the Zoom link.
First Reading — The man said, “This one is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman’ ” (Genesis 2:18-24).
Psalm — May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives (Psalm 128).
Second Reading — He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin (Hebrews 2:9-11).
Gospel — Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it
(Mark 10:2-16).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13
Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 Saturday 2
4:30 pm †John Cunningham Sunday 3
8:30 am Lumen Christi 10:30 am
Monday 4 7:45 am Tuesday 5
7:45 am †Ladd Brabec
Wednesday 6 7:45 am †Frank Windisch Thursday 7
7:45 am Friday 8 7:45 am Saturday 9
4:45 pm Lumen Christi
Sunday 10 8:30 am
10:30 am †Bill Baumgartner
Pastor
Fr. Paul Feela 651-370-1610
Staff
Communica ons, Office Manager Michaela Bisanz
651-370-1608
[email protected] Maintenance Supervisor Lindell Blanchette 651-370-1609
[email protected] Care, Support, & Jus ce Eric S. Fought 651-370-1611 [email protected] Maintenance
Ron Johnson 651-370-1612 [email protected] Parish Records
Martha Paar 651-370-1613 [email protected] Music
Mary Poepping 651-370-1614
[email protected] Parish Director
Ryan Rehkamp 651-370-1615 [email protected] Faith Forma on
Safe Environment Coordinator Lynn Schelitzche
651-370-1616 [email protected] Highland Catholic Principal Jane Schmidt
651-690-2477 x106
[email protected] Liturgy Amy Wittak 651-370-1617 [email protected]
Highland Catholic School
2017 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116 www.highlandcatholic.org Jane Schmidt, Principal Please call 651-690-2477 for a tour
Lumen Christi Catholic Community
2055 Bohland Ave. , St. Paul, MN 55116 651-698-5581 www.lumenchris cc.org
New Parishioners Visit https://lumenchristicc.org/new-parishioner-registration/ or stop in to the parish office to complete the paperwork. Please join us!
Find Out About Becoming Catholic Contact Lynn Schelitzche Sacramental Prepara on
Baptism Contact Lynn Schelitzche
First Reconciliation & Eucharist Contact Lynn Schelitzche Confirmation Contact Lynn Schelitzche
Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Paul Feela before setting your wedding date, at least 6 months in advance of the wedding date you would like.
Pastoral Visits / Communion for the Sick Contact Eric Fought Sacraments for the Sick & Dying Contact Fr. Paul Feela
Anointing of the Sick At the onset of serious illness or before serious surgery.
Sacrament of the Dying (Viaticum) At the beginning of the dying process or after a terminal diagnosis.
Funeral Arrangements Contact your funeral home first and they will make the arrangements with the parish.
Liturgical Ministers, Environment, Intercessions Contact Amy Wittak
Adult, Junior, Handbell Choirs, Cantors, Instrumentalists Contact Mary Poepping Parish Library Located down the main hallway from the Gathering Area.
Prayer Line Call Eric Fought, 651-370-1611, or email [email protected] Eucharis c Adora on Monday, 8:30 am - Noon (not on holidays)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children 4 - 4th grade enjoy the Sunday Gospel at their level. Find a link on the homepage of the website under the Mass link.
Announcements
Bulletin Articles are due by Thursday at noon, a week before the article is in the bulle- tin. E-mail texts to [email protected].
Mass Email [email protected] by Tuesday at noon for the coming weekend.
Limit announcements to weekend events in the Gathering Area or parish-wide events in the coming week.
VIRTUS Training All adult volunteers and employees who have regular contact with youth are required to receive background checks and VIRTUS training. Contact Lynn Schelitzche or register at www.virtus.org.
SafeCatholicSPM.org If you or someone you know has been abused, your first call should be to law enforcement or child protection officials.
Archdiocesan Vic m Assistance Hotline: 651-291-4475
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 am
8:30 Mass is livestreamed through our website and Facebook page.
Monday - Friday 7:45 am
Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 - 4:00 pm or by appointment Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Closed Fridays Memorial Day - Labor Day
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